Conference Program

Whether you work in a brick and mortar business or a virtual one, the goal at the end of the day is to deliver product in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. PARCEL Forum has developed a five track conference program which includes All-Day Workshops, Case Studies, Panel Discussions, Roundtables and In-Depth Sessions all geared towards presenting the latest trends, techniques and management strategies to help you build a "Best in Class" operation. All special event and food functions are included in your conference registration. You show up. and we'll do the rest!

	GROWTH STRATEGIES Growth is continual, whether it is within your operation or yourself professionally. PARCEL Forum dedicates itself to helping you take on the hottest growth issues—greening your operation and expanding in the global community. And for you as a manager, you need to continually know how your operation is measuring up as it grows; all without stressing you out!
	TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS There is no argument today that technology can radically reduce costs and improve quality. But… you need to make the right technology choices. We give you the basics of how to make that decision to stepping inside a company to see just how they tied technology, incentives and quality together. From warehouse systems to shipping systems, this track gives you the latest in technology that can enhance your operations.
	OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES With limited opportunity to affect costs outside your facility, especially with staggering fuel prices, you need to look internally to drive costs down. We have two great companies to do just that as they take you inside their operations to share how they improved efficiencies. Plus, learn how to optimize labor resources and implement new management philosophies that can drive down costs through enhanced productivity and decision-making.
	TRANSPORTATION FUNDAMENTALS It’s the ABCs of managing your parcel transportation. Tuning up your negotiating skills is more important than ever because it is your only chance to drive down external costs. In this track, you will learn all the insider secrets to better negotiate your contract. But that’s not all it takes; you will also find out how to turn a shipping expense into company profit!
	TRANSPORTATION MASTERS For those of you who have been in the industry a while, we have developed a track just for you to help you improve your transportation plan. Helping you find the right transportation mix for parcels, we are tackling the issues of LTLs and regionals and just how and when they are a good option. In addition to finding out just how carriers set their rates, we also take you inside a company that self-negotiates contracts and then step outside to look at the technology and methodology that can improve your negotiations.

Exclusive All Day Pre-Conference Tutorials & Tours - Monday,October 6th
9:00am - 4:00pm	PC100 GREENing the Logistics Process PC200 Going Global: Navigating the International Landscape PC300 Best Practices for World Class Parcel Shipping Operations PC400 Bill Augello's Parcel Transportation, Logistics and the Law

	Growth Strategy	Technology Applications	Operational Efficiencies	Transportation Fundamentals	Transportation Masters
Tuesday, October 7th
8:00am-8:45am	G101 Taking the Guesswork out of International Shipping	A201 Bring It in on Time, on Budget: Making Smart Software Choices	O301 CASE STUDY: "Heads above the Rest" in Damage Control	T401 Negotiating Success Stories: Step inside Real Negotiations	M501 Behind the Scenes: Find out How Carriers Set Rates
9:00am-9:45am	G102 Packaging: It's a Move You Have to Make	A202 Got Your Tool Belt? We've Got the WMS Tools!	O302 Conquering the Big Supply Chain Picture	T402 CASE STUDY: Using the Internet to Expand Your Shipping System	M502 Peer-to-Peer: A Roundtable with the Parcel Advisory Board
10:00am-10:45am	G103 I Can't Take It Any More! Secrets to Managing Workplace Stress	A203 Saving Big $$$: Solving the Desktop Shipping Problem	O303 CASE STUDY: Global+DIM Weight+Critical Shipments: A Dilemma Solved	T403 CASE STUDY: The Power of Information in Contract Negotiations	M503 To Go LTL or Small Package: That Is the Question
11:00am-11:45am	G104 CASE STUDY: Growing into the International Market, Assuredly	A204 Beyond WMS: Taking Your Operation to the Next Level	O304 The Faster, the Better: Optimizing Put-away and Picking	T404 There's a New Player in Town: The New USPS	M504 CASE STUDY: Get Inside a Self-Negotiated Contract
Wednesday, October 8th
1:45pm-2:30pm	G105 Creating Standards and Incentives that Really Improve Performance	A205 Too Small for Big Technology: There Are Great Options	O305 You Can't Afford to Select the Wrong Carton: A Green No-No	T405 EXCLUSIVE: Creating Shipping Profit Centers	M505 Regional Carrier Roundtable
2:45pm-3:30pm	G106 How to Measure Performance: The ABCs of KPIs and SLAs	A206 CASE STUDY: Technology, Incentives, Quality Check: A Win, Win, Win	O306 Don't Weigh It, Cube It: The Newest Shipping Strategy	T406 The Secrets to Negotiating Rates & Terms	M506 Negotiate a Better Parcel Contract: The Keys to RFP Success